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R476 EHS

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,155 mi
Last recorded76,155 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 EHS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2006 76,155 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 76,140 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bolt missing on flange at front pipe

heated rear screen warning light staying on

near side rear tyre worn outer edge 442

tyre size 175/65/14t

Pass 13 Oct 2005 65,985 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 65,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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R476 EHS is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R476 EHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R476 EHS registered?

R476 EHS is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R476 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 EHS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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